Stand-up paddle board

ABSTRACT

Disclosed is a stand-up paddle board comprising an inflatable body having a top face, an opposing bottom face, and a periphery extending between the top face and the bottom face. The inflatable body includes dimensions that enable the stand-up paddle board to track straight and turn responsively in flat water. The stand-up paddle board also comprises a detachable and adjustable securing arrangement provided to the top face of the inflatable body and configured to secure cargo to the top face.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to a sailing device for a bodyof water, and more particularly, to a stand-up paddle board.

BACKGROUND

A water sport, such as stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), has gained decentpopularity in recent time. Typically, the sport is performed using alarge, buoyant board (i.e. a stand-up paddle board) having a flat uppersurface on which an individual (or paddler) stands, and the board ispropelled with help of a long paddle used by the paddler.Conventionally, such stand-up paddle boards were made of hard boards andgenerally included a large size (i.e. dimensions of few meters). Due tothe large size, such stand-up paddle boards were associated with theproblem of transportations from one place to another. Also, individualshad problem in manually handling such large stand-up paddle boardseither alone or jointly.

Typically, the above problems of the conventional (hard board) stand-uppaddle board were addressed with the help of an inflatable stand-uppaddle boards. However, inflatable stand-up paddle boards are subjectedto various problems, for example, such inflatable boards are unstableand not as efficient as the hard boards, particularly, in terms ofmanoeuvring the inflatable boards on flat water. For example, whileusing (or sailing with) such inflatable board, it is essential to use aJ-stroke in order to get a correct sailing direction. This makes thestand-up paddle boarding (using inflatable board) more challenging forthe beginners or learners. Additionally, such inflatable stand-up paddleboards are also associated with the problem of manual handling, forexample carrying the inflatable boards in its inflated state from oneplace to another. Moreover, the conventional inflatable stand-up paddleboards are merely used for sailing purpose, and therefore includevarious possibilities for multipurpose improvements.

Therefore, in light of the foregoing discussion, there exists a need toovercome the aforementioned drawbacks of the conventional inflatablestand-up paddle boards

SUMMARY

The present disclosure seeks to provide a stand-up paddle board.

The present disclosure also seeks to provide a stand-up paddle boardkit.

The present disclosure also seeks to provide a method for using astand-up paddle board kit.

In one aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides stand-uppaddle board. The stand-up paddle board comprises

an inflatable body having a top face, an opposing bottom face, and aperiphery extending between the top face and the bottom face, theinflatable body having dimensions enabling the stand-up paddle board totrack straight and turn responsively in flat water; and

a detachable and adjustable securing arrangement provided to the topface of the inflatable body and configured to secure cargo to the topface.

Optionally, the dimensions of the inflatable body include a lengthbetween ca. 3 and ca 5 meters and a width between ca 0.4 and ca 1.60meters.

Optionally, the detachable and adjustable securing arrangement furthercomprises:

a plurality of buckles detachably coupled to a front portion of the topface; and

a cord adjustably coupled to each of the buckles for forming acontinuous-loop to secure cargo to the top face.

Optionally, the stand-up paddle board further comprises an adhesivepatch arranged on a front portion of the top face and configured toreceive a mounting plate thereon.

Optionally, the stand-up paddle board further comprises a tube arrangedat a rear portion of the inflatable body, the tube is configured toreceive an axle there-through.

Optionally, the stand-up paddle board further comprises, on the topface, a grip-surface extending from an intermediate portion of theinflatable body to a rear portion of the inflatable body.

Optionally, the stand-up paddle board further comprises a fill valvearranged on the top face at a rear portion of the inflatable body.

Optionally, the stand-up paddle board further comprises a plurality ofloops coupled to the top face near the periphery and at a rear portionof the inflatable body.

Optionally, the stand-up paddle board further comprises a plurality ofstraps coupled to the top face centrally and at the periphery.

More optionally, the stand-up paddle board further comprises a towingloop provided to the bottom face at a front portion of the inflatablebody.

Optionally, the stand-up paddle board further comprises at least one finextending from the bottom face at a rear portion of the inflatable body.

Optionally, the stand-up paddle board further comprises at least onevisual indicator arranged on at least the top face and the periphery.

More optionally, the at least one visual indicator comprises a lightsource or a glow light film.

Alternatively, the detachable and adjustable securing arrangementfurther comprises:

a plurality of buckles detachably coupled to a front portion of the topface;

a plurality of belts adjustably coupled to the plurality of buckles; and

a cargo tray detachably coupled to the front portion of the top face bythe plurality of buckles and belts, wherein the cargo tray is configuredto form an open top container for receiving cargo therein.

In another aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides astand-up paddle board kit. The stand-up paddle board kit comprises

a stand-up paddle board including

-   -   an inflatable body having a top face, an opposing bottom face,        and a periphery extending between the top face and the bottom        face, the inflatable body having dimensions enabling the        stand-up paddle board to track straight and turn responsively in        flat water, and    -   a detachable and adjustable securing arrangement provided to the        top face of the inflatable body and configured to secure cargo        to the top face; and

a carry bag mounted with a towing wheel arrangement and configured toaccommodate the stand-up paddle board in a deflated state.

In yet another aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure providesa method for using the stand-up paddle board kit. The method comprises:

withdrawing a deflated inflatable stand-up paddle board from a carrybag;

spreading the deflated inflatable stand-up paddle board out on agenerally level surface such that a fill valve of the inflatablestand-up paddle board is freely accessible;

removing a lid from the fill valve;

pushing down on a lock of the fill valve;

twisting an air hose onto the fill valve to provide an air-tightcoupling between the air hose and the fill valve;

providing air through the air hose and fill valve to an interior of theinflatable stand-up paddle board to inflate the stand-up paddle board toan internal pressure of between 69 and 150 kPa;

removing the air hose from the fill valve;

twisting the valve lock closed to seal the fill valve;

replacing the fill valve lid;

placing the inflated inflatable stand-up paddle board on a surface of abody of water;

stepping onto a top face of the inflated inflatable stand-up paddleboard; and

propelling and steering the inflatable stand-up paddle board on thesurface of the body of water.

Optionally, the method further comprises:

stepping off of the top face of the inflated inflatable stand-up paddleboard;

removing the inflatable stand-up paddle board from the surface of thebody of water;

removing the lid from the fill valve;

twisting the valve lock open to permit air to escape through the fillvalve until the inflatable stand-up paddle board has been sufficientlydeflated to fit into the carry bag;

replacing the lid on the fill valve; and

replacing the deflated inflatable stand-up paddle board in the carrybag.

Embodiments of the present disclosure substantially eliminate or atleast partially address the aforementioned problems in the background,and provides a stand-up paddle board, a stand-up paddle board kit and amethod for using the stand-up paddle board kit. The stand-up paddleboard is configured to have such dimensions (for example a length ofabout 4 meters), which provides the stand-up paddle board with improvedmanoeuvrability and speed while sailing. Further, the inflatablestand-up paddle board of the present disclosure is easy to handle andeasily transportable. For example, the presence of the plurality ofstraps on the stand-up paddle board enables easy handling of theinflatable board, for example, carrying the inflatable board manuallyfrom one place to another. Also, the stand-up paddle board can be easilytowed behind a vehicle using a towing loop. Moreover, the stand-uppaddle board of the present disclosure can be used for other purposes,apart from sailing, such as carrying cargo on the stand-up paddle board.Specifically, the detachable and adjustable securing arrangement of thestand-up paddle board enables in securing the cargo (and other valuablegoods), which could be carried along with the sail. Additionally, thestand-up paddle board is provided with the adhesive patch for supportingan imaging device for the purpose of recording videos while sailing.

Additional aspects, advantages, features and objects of the presentdisclosure would be made apparent from the drawings and the detaileddescription of the illustrative embodiments construed in conjunctionwith the appended claims that follow.

It will be appreciated that features of the present disclosure aresusceptible to being combined in various combinations without departingfrom the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appendedclaims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The summary above, as well as the following detailed description ofillustrative embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunctionwith the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the presentdisclosure, exemplary constructions of the disclosure are shown in thedrawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to specificmethods and instrumentalities disclosed herein. Moreover, those skilledin the art will understand that the drawings are not to scale. Whereverpossible, like elements have been indicated by identical numbers.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described, by way ofexample only, with reference to the following diagrams wherein:

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a stand-up paddle board kit, in accordancewith an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a stand-up paddle board, in accordancewith an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of a detachable and adjustablesecuring arrangement of the stand-up paddle board, in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 4A-B are perspective view and cross-sectional view, respectively,of an adhesive patch of the stand-up paddle board, in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 5 and 6 are top and bottom views of the stand-up paddle board,respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

FIGS. 7 and 8 are side and front views of the stand-up paddle board,respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the stand-up paddle board supporting acargo thereon using a detachable and adjustable securing arrangementthereof, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the stand-up paddle board with adetachable and adjustable securing arrangement having an open topcontainer, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;and

FIGS. 11A-B is a method for using a stand-up paddle board kit, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the accompanying drawings, an underlined number is employed torepresent an item over which the underlined number is positioned or anitem to which the underlined number is adjacent. A non-underlined numberrelates to an item identified by a line linking the non-underlinednumber to the item. When a number is non-underlined and accompanied byan associated arrow, the non-underlined number is used to identify ageneral item at which the arrow is pointing.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description illustrates embodiments of thepresent disclosure and ways in which they can be implemented. Althoughsome modes of carrying out the present disclosure have been disclosed,those skilled in the art would recognize that other embodiments forcarrying out or practicing the present disclosure are also possible.

It should be noted that the terms “first”, “second”, and the like,herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather areused to distinguish one element from another. Further, the terms “a” and“an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denotethe presence of at least one of the referenced item.

Referring now to the drawings, particularly by their reference numbers,FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a stand-up paddle board kit 100, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The stand-uppaddle board kit 100 includes a stand-up paddle board 110 and a carrybag 120 for the stand-up paddle board 110. As shown, the stand-up paddleboard 110 is in a folded state, i.e. the stand-up paddle board 110 isrolled in a deflated state to form a cylinder. The stand-up paddle board110 may be allowed to attain the folded state after and prior to the usethereof, and may be accommodated in the carry bag 120. Specifically, thestand-up paddle board 110 may be accommodated in the carry bag 120 whilecarrying (or transporting) the stand-up paddle board 110 (in thedeflated state) from one place to another, for example from individual'shouse to a body of water.

The carry bag 120 is mounted with a towing wheel arrangement 122, whichhelp in towing the carry bag 120 (with the stand-up paddle board 110accommodated therein) from one place to another. In an embodiment, thestand-up paddle board 110 in the deflated and folded state may include aweight of about 12 to 17 kilograms, and most likely about 14 kg. Ideallythe lower weight of the stand-up board 110 and carry bag 120 the better.In such instance, the towing wheel arrangement 122 may enable incomfortably towing the carry bag 120 from one place to another.Additionally, the carry bag 120 may include shoulder straps, such ashoulder strap 124, for allowing the carry bag 120 (with the stand-uppaddle board 110 accommodated therein) to be carried by an individual athis/her shoulders and back from one place to another.

Referring now to FIG. 2, illustrated is a perspective view of thestand-up paddle board 110 (of FIG. 1), in accordance with an embodimentof the present disclosure. Specifically, the stand-up paddle board 110is shown in an inflated (and unfolded) state. The stand-up paddle board110 includes an inflatable body 202 having a top face 204, an opposingbottom face 206 (best shown in FIG. 6), and a periphery 208 (best shownin FIG. 7) extending between the top face 204 and the bottom face 206.The inflatable body 202 may be made of any of a variety of inflatablematerials including but not limited to a thermally or ultrasonicallybonded plastic fabric, rubberized fabric or a fabric mix of plastic andrubber. As shown, the inflatable body 202 is configured to have a shapeof a conventional stand-up paddle board, for example the inflatable body202 includes a performance nose shape and a square tail shape. However,the inflatable body 202 may be configured to have other shapes forexample nose shape, such as retro, fatboy or round, and tail shape, suchas fish, round, pin, swallow and the like.

The inflatable body 202 of the present disclosure includes dimensionsthat enable the stand-up paddle board 110 to track straight and turnresponsively in flat water. Specifically, the inflatable body 202 isconfigured to have a length and a width that allows the stand-up paddleboard 110 to efficiently manoeuvre (i.e. sail linearly and make turns)when paddled through the flat water. In an example, the inflatable body202 is configured to have a substantial length and width, such a lengthof between ca 3 to ca 5 meters, preferably a length of between ca 3.5 to4.5 meters, and most preferably ca 4 meters in length, and a widthbetween ca 0.4 to 1.6 meters, more preferably 0.6 to 1.2 meters and mostpreferably ca 0.8 meters, which provide efficient transportation andmanoeuvring properties of the stand-up paddle board 110. In anotherembodiment the ratio between the length:width ranges from ca 10:1 downto ca 3:1, and most preferably with a length:width ratio of ca 5:1. Whenthe stand-up paddle board 110 has a length:width ratio of 5:1, such asca 4 meters by ca 0.8 meters, the tracking of paddling keeps the lineefficiently allowing the paddling to take place on mostly one sidewithout straying to the other side.

The stand-up paddle board 110 also includes a detachable and adjustablesecuring arrangement 210 provided to the top face 204 of the inflatablebody 202 configured to secure cargo (not shown in FIG. 2) to the topface 204. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the securingarrangement 210 includes a plurality of buckles 212 detachably coupledto a front portion 214 of the top face 204, and a cord 216 adjustablycoupled to each of the buckles 212 for forming a continuous-loop tosecure the cargo (not shown) to the front portion 214 of the top face204. For example, the plurality of buckles 212 may be used to secure andattach the carry bag 120 to the top face 204 of the stand-up paddleboard 110. Optionally, the cord 216 may be made of a reflectivematerial, for example the cord 216 may be a reflective bungle cord, suchthat the cord 216 may also be visible in poor light conditions. Further,a whistle (not shown) or any similar sound-producing device may also beattached to the cord 216. In an embodiment, a reflective webbing (notshown) may be adjustably coupled to each of the buckles 212.

Referring now to FIG. 3, illustrated is an enlarged view of a portion ofthe detachable and adjustable securing arrangement 210, in accordancewith an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, a buckle 212 isanchored (for example, glued or stitched) to the front portion 214 ofthe top face 204. For example, the buckle 212 includes a femalecomponent 302, which is anchored to the front portion 214 of the topface 204 using an anchoring loop 304. The buckle 212 also includes amale component 310 detachably coupled to the female component 302.Further, the male component 310 is also coupled to an anchoring loop312. Similarly, other buckles, such as the buckles 212 of FIG. 2, arearranged on the front portion 214 of the top face 204. Further, the cord216 is received through the anchoring loops, such as the anchoring loop312, coupled to the male components, such as the male component 310, ofthe buckles 212. The cord 216 may be made of a substantial hard andelastic material, such as plastic, rubber or any combination thereof,which allows the cord 216 to adjustably secure the cargo to the frontportion 214 of the top face 204. Specifically, the cord 216 passingthrough the anchoring loop 312 forms a continuous-loop to secure thecargo to the front portion 214 of the top face 204, which is furtherexplained in greater detail in conjunction with subsequent figures.

Referring back to FIG. 2, the stand-up paddle board 110 further includesan adhesive patch 220 arranged on the front portion 214 of the top face204. In an example, the adhesive patch 220 may be anchored, such asglued or stitched, to the front portion 214 of the top face 204.Further, the adhesive patch 220 is configured to receive a mountingplate therein, which is explained in conjunction with FIG. 4A-B.Referring now to FIGS. 4A-B, illustrated are perspective view andcross-sectional view, respectively, of the adhesive patch 220, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, anadhesive patch 220 includes a cavity 402 adapted to receive a mountingplate 404 therein. The mounting plate 404 may be a flat plate likestructure having a good adhering quality, such as to adhere to a doublesided foam tape or a cradle type mounting means for supporting animaging device, such as a digital camera (ex. GoPro™ or similar),thereon for shooting video, or other useful device like a light ormobile device for use as a speaker. Additionally, the mounting plate 404may be used for supporting other devices, such as mobile phone or anaudio device, thereon.

Referring back to FIG. 2, the stand-up paddle board 110 further includesa tube 230 arranged at a rear portion 232 of the inflatable body 202.The tube 230 is configured to receive an axle (not shown) there-through.Specifically, the tube 230 is configured to receive the axle forsupporting wheels (not shown) at both ends thereof. The wheelsaccordingly enable comfortably towing the stand-up paddle board 110 (inthe inflated state), when attached to a back of a drive source, such asa cycle, a motorcycle, a car or even a pedestrian user. In thisembodiment the axle extends about ca 5 cm to ca 10 cm past the boardwidth allowing for supporting wheels to be secured without rubbingagainst the inflated stand-up paddle board 110. The wheels are at leastca 30 cm and preferably ca 50 cm in diameter and have a snap on fittingto the axle. The wheels should be large enough for the transportation ofthe stand-up paddle board 110 without a fine 270 or back of stand-uppaddle board 110 touching the ground.

The stand-up paddle board 110 further includes, on the top face 204, agrip-surface 240 extending from an intermediate portion 242 of theinflatable body 202 to the rear portion 232 of the inflatable body 202.The grip-surface 240 is an uneven (or rough) surface made of anysuitable soft material, such that an individual while sailing (orsurfing) can have a good balance due to proper (or improved) gripprovided by the grip-surface 240 over the stand-up paddle board 110.

As shown in FIG. 2, the stand-up paddle board 110 also includes a fillvalve 250 arranged on the top face 204 at the rear portion 232 of theinflatable body 202. The fill valve 250 enables in filling air into theinflatable body 202. In an embodiment, the fill valve 250 may beequipped with a lid and a lock (not shown), such that the lid may beremoved and the lock may be pushed down (or unlock) while introducingair into the inflatable body 202. Specifically, an air hose (not shown)may be coupled to the fill valve 250 for introducing air into theinflatable body 202 with the help of a pump (for example a portabledouble action pump). The fill valve 250 is preferably a Leafield typevalve to allow for ease of attachment without leakage. For example, theinflatable body 202 may be inflated to have an internal pressure ofbetween ca 69 and ca 150 kPa, more preferably ca 96 to 138 kPa. Mostpreferably the internal pressure is in about 138 kPa (ca 20 Psi) to givegood directional tracking of the stand-up paddle board 110 whenpaddling. After inflation, the air hose is removed, and the lock and lidare closed to seal the fill valve 250. A pressure relief valve 280 mayalso be arranged on the top face 204 at the rear portion 232 of theinflatable body 202 to prevent that the pressure within the inflatablebody 202 becomes too high, which could lead to breakage of any seals orexplosion of the inflatable body 202. The pressure relief valve 280 ispreferably a Leafield valve or similar construction. The stand-up paddleboard 110 is typically inflated to 15-20 psi, most preferably at ca 17.5psi, and more preferably the pressure release valve is set to let outair if the internal pressure exceeds ca 20 psi. The stand-up paddleboard 110 could also be fitted with a sensor (not shown) that when aboutto exceed a pre-set internal pressure such as 20 psi an automatedpressure release valve 280 is opened partly or fully. It has beenexperienced that if the stand-up paddle board 110 is left out on in thesun or in a very hot environment the increase in the air pressure couldresult in it exploding. Especially if the stand-up paddle board 110 ismade of a material or colour that captures more heat.

The stand-up paddle board 110 further includes a plurality of loops 260.The loops 260 are coupled to the top face 204 near the periphery 208 andat the rear portion 232 of the inflatable body 202. The stand-up paddleboard 110 also includes a plurality of straps (or handles) 262 coupledto the top face 204 centrally and peripherally. As shown, the straps 262are coupled to the front portion, intermediate portion and rear portionof the top face. In an embodiment, the plurality of straps 262 is madeof a reflective material. The stand-up paddle board 110 is also fittedwith a tracking device that may be built into or attached to one of theloops 260 allowing the board to be tracked by GPS or even via Satellitefor longer expeditions.

The loops 260 and the straps 262 enables in carrying the stand-up paddleboard 110 from one place to another. For example, when the stand-uppaddle board 110 is in the inflated state, an individual or many maylift the stand-up paddle board 110 by holding the straps 262. In anexample, an individual may hold the strap 262 at the front portion 214and another individual may hold the strap 262 at the rear portion 232for lifting and carrying the stand-up paddle board 110. Otherwise, anindividual may place (or support) the stand-up paddle board 110 athis/her head and hold the straps 262 at the intermediate portion 242with both hands for carrying the stand-up paddle board 110 from oneplace to another. Optionally, the strap 262 at the rear portion 232 maybe a reflective handle. Further, the straps 262 at the intermediateportion 242 may be reflective rescue handles for assistance of anindividual in case of an emergency. Additionally, a carry strap or rope(not shown) may be strategically attached to at least one loop 260 andstrap 262 at the front and back of the stand-up paddle board 110 forforming a shoulder strap, which enable an individual to carry thestand-up paddle board 110 at his/her shoulder. As the stand-up paddleboard 110 is longer and wider than the typical board the carry strap orrope may also be fitted by three loops 260 placed at the substantiallyfront, middle and back part of the stand-up paddle board 110 so that twoor more people can use it as a shoulder strap for carrying. Moreover,the loops 260 and the straps 262 may be used for towing the stand-uppaddle board 110 when tied to a back of the driving source or led behinda pedestrian walking do the body of water, such as sea or river. Also,the loops 260 and the straps 262 may be used for tying the stand-uppaddle board 110 on top of the driving source, particularly on roof topof cars and pickup trucks. The strap 262 centrally coupled to the topface 204 at the intermediate portion 242 may be a handle with a rubberreinforcement which enables the individual to carry the stand-up paddleboard 110 conveniently, and prevents slipping when hands of theindividual are wet. In an example, the straps 262 at the front portion214, are reflective front grab handles and enable the individual to viewand grab the straps 262 at the front portion 214 in poor lightconditions.

Another feature of the stand-up paddle board 110 is that the loops 260and/or straps 262 are used to allow it to be lowered down from a heightof more than ca 50 cm and possibly up to more than 3 meters. The carrystrap or rope is attached at least in two or more loops 260 or straps262 and more preferably 3 points of contact, substantially at theperiphery 208 of the inflatable body 202, allowing the stand-up paddleboard 110 to be lowered from a height substantially in a horizontalplane that is parallel with the water below. This method of launchinginto the water can be used from a larger yacht, in a harbour ifimpossible to reach down, or even over any fence or boarder that may belocated by the water or a river way. Once the stand-up paddle board 110has been lowered onto the water and is floating, a release mechanism,such as a secondary release rope or even a connector means that allowsthe carry strap to become a loop running from one end of the carry strapthrough two or more loops and then back up to the second end of thecarry strap is released, is activated or released so that the carrystrap can be removed. This can be done before or after the rider hasclimbed onto the stand-up paddle board 110 using a ladder or by jumpingdown onto it. The same functionality may also be used to connectmultiple stand-up paddle boards 110 side by side next to each other forlarger buoyancy or towing them behind each other if travelling indarkness. The carry straps and other attachments on the stand-up paddleboard 110 can be affixed or storable in pockets on the top face 204 toallow them to be transported on longer trips as well.

The stand-up paddle board also includes a towing loop 264 (best shown inFIG. 6) provided to the bottom face 206 at a front portion 266 of theinflatable body 202. In an example, the towing loop 264 may be tied tothe back of the driving source and the tube 230 (as shown in FIG. 2) maybe arranged with the axel and wheels. In such instance, the stand-uppaddle board 110 may be comfortably towed in its inflated state for oneplace to another by the driving source with the help of the towing loop264 and the wheels.

In an embodiment, the stand-up paddle board 110 may also compriseD-rings (not shown) to secure various objects thereto. In an example,D-rings may be provided at the front portion 214 to attach a marinecompass for navigation assistance. Also, b-rings at the rear portion 232may be provided to attach cargo and/or leash to the stand-up paddleboard 110. In another example, cargo anchor points (not shown) may beprovided at the 208 to attach cargo to the stand-up paddle board 110.The cargo anchor points are recesses, which may be of hard plastic ormetal to allow a secure locking mechanism with the cargo or strapsholding the cargo, in the top face 204 placed accordingly to the cargobeing transported or most preferably along the edges of the top face204. Preferably the cargo is placed in front or behind a rider of thestand-up paddle board 110 to avoid interfering with the paddling orunbalance the ride.

In an embodiment, the stand-up paddle board 110 may further compriselight holders (not shown) at the top face 204, and/or the bottom face206 and/or the periphery 208 of the inflatable body 202. The lightholders are normally located at the front and back of the stand-uppaddle board 110.

The stand-up paddle board 110 also comprising at least one fin 270 (bestshown in FIGS. 6-8). As shown, the fin 270 extends from the bottom face206 at a rear portion 272 of the inflatable body 202. The fin 270enables in improving directional stability and control throughpaddle-steering. For example, the fin 270 can provide lateral liftopposed to water and stabilize a trajectory of the stand-up paddle board110, i.e. the fin 270 allows controlling a sailing direction by varyingthe paddling sides. There are times when having smaller side fins nextto the main fin 270 assists the straight tracking of the stand-up paddleboard 110.

Referring back to FIG. 2, the stand-up paddle board 110 also includes atleast one visual indicator arranged on at least the top face 204 and theperiphery 206. In an example, the at least one visual indicator includesa light source, a reflective logo or a glow light film. As shown in FIG.2, a visual indicator 274, such as the glow light film, is arranged onthe periphery 208 at the nose of the stand-up paddle board 110.Alternatively, when the visual indicator is a light source (such asbattery operated light emitting diodes or cat eyes used in roads), thevisual indicator may be mounted on the top face 204, for example, infront portion 214 and rear portion 232 of the top face 204. The visualindicator 274 enables in showing the presence and position of thestand-up paddle board 110 on the surface of body of water during eveningor in poor light conditions. In a preferred embodiment the visualindicators 274 are made up of reflective material that will light up ifhit by light from street lights or another vessel on the river. Fixingsfor white front and red back lights may also be detachably fixed to thetop face 204 of the stand-up paddle board 110. In an example, thereflective logo (not shown) may be arranged on the top face 204. Inanother example, visual indicators such as reflective safety markings(not shown) may be arranged on the periphery 208. Specifically, thereflective safety markings may be arranged in front portion 214 and/orrear portion 232 and/or intermediate portion 242.

The reference can be now made to the FIGS. 5-8, in which the stand-uppaddle board 110 is shown from different perspective. Specifically,FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate the top and bottom views of the stand-up paddleboard 110, respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Further, FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate side and front views ofthe stand-up paddle board 110, respectively, in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring now to FIG. 9, illustrated is a perspective view of thestand-up paddle board 110 supporting a cargo 900 thereon using adetachable and adjustable securing arrangement 902 thereof, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown, the stand-up paddle board 110 is floating on a surface 904 ofa body of water (for example a lake, a river or a sea with flat water).Further, the cargo 900 is shown to be a Brompton (trade mark by BromptonBicycle Ltd) bicycle (foldable bicycle). Alternatively, the cargo 900may be any transportable good, such as boxes, bags and the like, thatcan be carried by the stand-up paddle board 110.

As shown, in the present embodiment, the detachable and adjustablesecuring arrangement 902 includes buckles 910 and belts 912 coupled tothe buckles 910. In an example, the securing arrangement 902 may includea cord (such the cord 216 forming a continuous-loop to secure the cargoto the top face 204) instead of the belts 912. The securing arrangement902 also includes a fabric 914 (for example a net or a transparent sheetmade of waterproof material) coupled to the belts 912. The buckles 910are coupled to the front portion 214 of the top face 204, and the belts912 adjustably surround (or accommodate) the cargo 900 for securing thecargo 900 to the front portion 214 of the top face 204. Further, otherpersonal accessories, such as a mobile phone, a purse, a water bottleand the like (as shown in FIG. 9), can be carried by the fabric 914.

For example, the fabric 914 may include pouches for safely accommodatingsuch personal accessories. The securing arrangement 902 of the presentdisclosure enables an individual to carry the cargo (such as bicycle andpersonal belonging) with the stand-up paddle board 110 while sailing,instead of keeping the cargo in shore of the body of the water. This maybe very useful when individuals sail for longer distances, for exampleone place to another and make temporary stays (or camping) in suchplaces.

Additionally, the securing arrangement 902 may be used for securingcargo, such as the cargo 900, on the top face 204 of the stand-up paddleboard 110, when the stand-up paddle board 110 is tied to a roof of a caror a pickup truck while carrying the stand-up paddle board 110 from anindividual's house to the shore of the body of water.

Referring now to FIG. 10, illustrated is a perspective view of thestand-up paddle board 110 with a detachable and adjustable securingarrangement 1000 having an open top container 1002, in accordance withan embodiment of the present disclosure. In the present embodiment, thesecuring arrangement 1000 includes a plurality of buckles 1010detachably coupled to the front portion 214 of the top face 204. Thesecuring arrangement 1000 also includes a plurality of belts 1012adjustably coupled to the plurality of buckles 1010. The securingarrangement 1000 further includes a cargo tray 1014 detachably coupledto the front portion 214 of the top face 204 by the plurality of buckles1010 and belts 1012. The cargo tray 1014 as shown forms the open topcontainer 1002 for receiving cargo therein. Specifically, the cargo tray1014 includes a fabric 1020 (made of a substantially hard and waterproofmaterial, such as plastic) and velcro attachments 1022 arranged atdifferent parts of the fabric 1020, such that when the velcroattachments 1022 are made (or attached) the fabric 1020 forms the opentop container 1002. The open top container 1002 may be used for carryingcargo (not shown), such as the bicycle, the personal accessories and thelike, which can be carried by the stand-up paddle board 110.Additionally, the adhesive patch 220 of the stand-up paddle board 110 isshown to support an imaging device 1030 thereon.

Referring now to FIG. 11A-11B, illustrated are steps of a method 1100for using a stand-up paddle board kit, in accordance with an embodimentof the present disclosure. Specifically, those skilled in the art wouldrecognize that the method 1100 illustrates steps involved in the usingof the stand-up paddle board kit 100, explained in conjunction with theFIGS. 1-10.

At step 1102, a deflated inflatable stand-up paddle board is withdrawnfrom a carry bag. For example, the deflated inflatable stand-up paddlemay be initially accommodated in the carry bag in a folded statethereof.

At step 1104, the deflated inflatable stand-up paddle board is spreadout on a generally level surface such that a fill valve of theinflatable stand-up paddle board is freely accessible. The level surfacecan be any flat place either near a shore of a body of water or atindividual's house.

At step 1106, a lid from the fill valve is removed. The removal of thelid from the fill valve is performed to inflate the deflated inflatablestand-up paddle board.

At step 1108, a lock of the fill valve is pushed down. The lock ispushed down for unlocking the fill valve.

At step 1110, an air hose is twisted onto the fill valve to provide anair-tight coupling between the air hose and the fill valve. The air hosemay be associated with a pump.

At step 1112, air through the air hose and the fill valve is provided toan interior of the inflatable stand-up paddle board to inflate thestand-up paddle board. In an example, the inflatable stand-up paddleboard (particularly an inflatable body thereof) is inflated to aninternal pressure in a range of about 96 and 103 kPa (kilopascal).

At step 1114, the air hose from the fill valve is removed. Once, theinflatable stand-up paddle board is inflated to a desired internalpressure the air hose is removed from the fill valve.

At step 1116, the valve lock is twisted closed to seal the fill valve.Specifically, the valve lock is twisted for closing and sealing the fillvalve.

At step 1118, the fill valve lid is replaced. The valve lid is placed onthe fill valve to finally enclose the valve lock.

The steps 1102-1118 may be performed either at a shore of the body ofwater or at individual's house. Specifically, a task of inflating thestand-up paddle board may be performed either at the shore of the bodyof water or at individual's house based on individual's wish. Forexample, if the inflation is done at individual's house the inflated thestand-up paddle board may be carried or towed to the shore of the bodyof water using a driving source.

At step 1120, the inflated inflatable stand-up paddle board is placed ona surface of a body of water. For example, an individual may place theinflated stand-up paddle board on a surface of a body of water (such asflat water).

At step 1122, the individual steps onto a top face of the inflatedinflatable stand-up paddle board.

At step 1124, the inflatable stand-up paddle board is propelled andsteered on the surface of the body of water. For example, with the helpof a paddle the individual may propel and steer the stand-up paddleboard on the surface of the body of water.

Further, the steps 1102 to 1124 are only illustrative and otheralternatives can also be provided where one or more steps are added, oneor more steps are removed, or one or more steps are provided in adifferent sequence without departing from the scope of the claimsherein. For example, the method 1100 may further include steps ofstepping off of the top face of the inflated inflatable stand-up paddleboard, once sailing is done. Also, the method 1100 includes removing theinflatable stand-up paddle board from the surface of the body of water.Further, the method 1100 includes removing the lid from the fill valve.Moreover, the method 1100 includes twisting the valve lock open topermit air to escape through the fill valve until the inflatablestand-up paddle board has been sufficiently deflated to fit into thecarry bag. The method 1100 also includes replacing (placing again) thelid on the fill valve and replacing the deflated inflatable stand-uppaddle board in the carry bag.

Modifications to embodiments of the invention described in the foregoingare possible without departing from the scope of the invention asdefined by the accompanying claims. Expressions such as “including”,“comprising”, “incorporating”, “consisting of”, “have”, “is” used todescribe and claim the present invention are intended to be construed ina non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components orelements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to thesingular is also to be construed to relate to the plural. Numeralsincluded within parentheses in the accompanying claims are intended toassist understanding of the claims and should not be construed in anyway to limit subject matter claimed by these claims.

1. A stand-up paddle board comprising: an inflatable body having a topface, an opposing bottom face, and a periphery extending between the topface and the bottom face, the inflatable body having dimensions enablingthe stand-up paddle board to track straight and turn responsively inflat water; and a detachable and adjustable securing arrangementprovided to the top face of the inflatable body configured to securecargo to the top face.
 2. The stand-up paddle board of claim 1, whereinthe dimensions of the inflatable body include a length between ca 3 andca 5 meters and a width between ca 0.4 and ca 1.6 meters, and morepreferably a length of ca 4 meters and a width of ca 0.8 meters.
 3. Thestand-up paddle board of claim 1, wherein the detachable and adjustablesecuring arrangement further comprises: a plurality of bucklesdetachably coupled to a front portion of the top face; and a cordadjustably coupled to each of the buckles for forming a continuous-loopto secure cargo to the top face.
 4. The stand-up paddle board of claim1, further comprising an adhesive patch arranged on the front portion ofthe top face and configured to receive a mounting plate therein.
 5. Thestand-up paddle board of claim 1, further comprising a tube arranged ata rear portion of the inflatable body, the tube configured to receive anaxle there-through.
 6. The stand-up paddle board of claim 1, furthercomprising, on the top face, a grip-surface extending from anintermediate portion of the inflatable body to the rear portion of theinflatable body.
 7. The stand-up paddle board of claim 1, furthercomprising a fill valve arranged on the top face at the rear portion ofthe inflatable body.
 8. The stand-up paddle board of claim 1, furthercomprising a plurality of loops coupled to the top face near theperiphery and at the rear portion of the inflatable body.
 9. Thestand-up paddle board of claim 1, further comprising a plurality ofstraps coupled to the top face centrally and at the periphery.
 10. Thestand-up paddle board of claim 1, further comprising a towing loopprovided to the bottom face at a front portion of the inflatable body.11. The stand-up paddle board of claim 1, further comprising at leastone fin extending from the bottom face at a rear portion of theinflatable body.
 12. The stand-up paddle board of claim 1, furthercomprising at least one visual indicator arranged on at least the topface and the periphery.
 13. The stand up paddle board of claim 12,wherein the at least one visual indicator comprises a light source, areflective logo or a glow light film.
 14. The stand-up paddle board ofclaim 3, wherein the cord and the plurality of straps are made of areflective material.
 15. The stand-up paddle board of claim 1, furthercomprising D-rings situated so that a carry strap is connected in two ormore D-rings for launching the stand-up paddle board from a height ofmore than 50 cm in a horizontal plane, and the carry strap is releasableonce launched.
 16. The stand-up paddle board of claim 1, wherein thedetachable and adjustable securing arrangement further comprises: aplurality of buckles detachably coupled to a front portion of the topface; a plurality of belts adjustably coupled to the plurality ofbuckles; and a cargo tray detachably coupled to the front portion of thetop face by the plurality of buckles and belts, wherein the cargo trayis configured to form an open top container for receiving cargo therein.17. A stand-up paddle board kit comprising: a stand-up paddle boardincluding: an inflatable body having a top face, an opposing bottomface, and a periphery extending between the top face and the bottomface, the inflatable body having dimensions enabling the stand-up paddleboard to track straight and turn responsively in flat water; and adetachable and adjustable securing arrangement provided to the top faceof the inflatable body configured to secure cargo to the top face; and acarry bag mounted with a towing wheel arrangement and configured toaccommodate the stand-up paddle board in a deflated state.
 18. A methodfor using a stand-up paddle board kit, comprising: withdrawing adeflated inflatable stand-up paddle board from a carry bag; spreadingthe deflated inflatable stand-up paddle board out on a generally levelsurface such that a fill valve of the inflatable stand-up paddle boardis freely accessible; removing a lid from the fill valve; pushing downon a lock of the fill valve; twisting an air hose onto the fill valve toprovide an air-tight coupling between the air hose and the fill valve;providing air through the air hose and fill valve to an interior of theinflatable stand-up paddle board to inflate the stand-up paddle board toan internal pressure of between ca 69 and ca 150 kPa, and mostpreferably 138 kPa; removing the air hose from the fill valve; twistingthe valve lock closed to seal the fill valve; replacing the fill valvelid; placing the inflated inflatable stand-up paddle board on a surfaceof a body of water; stepping onto a top face of the inflated inflatablestand-up paddle board; and propelling and steering the inflatablestand-up paddle board on the surface of the body of water.
 19. Themethod as set forth in claim 16, further comprising: stepping off of thetop face of the inflated inflatable stand-up paddle board; removing theinflatable stand-up paddle board from the surface of the body of water;removing the lid from the fill valve; twisting the valve lock open topermit air to escape through the fill valve until the inflatablestand-up paddle board has been sufficiently deflated to fit into thecarry bag; replacing the lid on the fill valve; and replacing thedeflated inflatable stand-up paddle board in the carry bag.